Why do some animals build structures and others don't? And how do animals decide where to build? Animal homes need to be safe and secure, protection from predators and the weather. Going above ground and under, we will investigate just what goes into making a home when you're wild and cost is not a factor.

As soon as I saw the television broadcast, I knew that this would be a perfect addition to my Animal Behavior course. The students really enjoyed watching the video and there were so many applications to previously covered material in the course in addition to the detailed information about each animal's dwelling. The footage was wonderful. There were a large number of animals portrayed from all over the world and the transitions and integrations of the information about the animals were done well.